He was born April 18, 1937, in Rock Valley, Iowa, to Richard and Amelia Studer Van Hunnick. Don married the love his life, Shirley Miller, on Jan. 4, 1958. He was of the Methodist faith, a welder by trade and also a meat cutter for John Morrell Meat Packing plant. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and being with family.

He was preceded in death his parents; his wife of 54 years, Shirley; a daughter, Joni; a grandson, Jeremiah Boone; and a sister, Mary Hoffman.

Survivors include three sons and one daughter-in-law, Jim and Laurie Van Hunnick of Crooks, S.D., John Van Hunnick of Russellville and Josh Van Hunnick of Atkins; one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Stoney Goodyear of Dover; one sister, Shirley DeBurin of Nebraska; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Broussard Funeral Home of Russellville.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard Funeral Home of Russellville. Online obituary and condolences available at www.broussardfuneral.com.